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Assessing basal insulin

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Basal testing will help you check if your long-acting insulin doses are right for you. Your diabetes team can help you assess and monitor your basal insulin doses.

Friday, 25 September 2020

Why do blood glucose levels fluctuate?

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Understanding your readings is a very useful way to help you look after your diabetes because it can help you work out what affects your glucose levels. Your healthcare team will determine what your individual recommended range is.

Friday, 29 June 2018

Exercise and BGLs

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Staying active on a regular basis will not only mean less frequent highs, but it will also reduce the risk of diabetes related complications in the future.

Friday, 18 May 2018

What's a bolus advisor?

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Bolus advisors, also known as bolus calculators, are incorporated into pump technology and make the process of working out the amount of rapid acting insulin needed much simpler.

Friday, 18 May 2018

Metformin FAQs

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Answers to the most commonly asked questions around metformin medication, used to help people living with type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels.

Monday, 19 March 2018

Play it safe in the heat

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With temperatures continuing to rise over summer it’s important to keep yourself healthy in the heat, particularly if you live with diabetes. Here are our top 10 tips for staying safe when the heat comes in.

Friday, 10 February 2017

Is my monitor up to standard?

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When testing your blood glucose levels (BGLs) you want to be sure that your monitor is as accurate as possible. Our Diabetes Educator take you through what you need to check to make sure your equipment is up to scratch.

Monday, 30 January 2017

Safe summer fun

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Like clockwork, when the weather warms up Aussies head out to the water. Swimming is a great way to socialise and be active, just keep in mind these diabetes summer safety tips.

Thursday, 12 January 2017

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Monitoring Your Blood Glucose Level

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Your blood glucose level (BGL) is affected by a number of things including exercise, physical activity, medications, stress, illness, alcohol and in particular the food you eat. Checking and recording your BGL regularly will help you to see and monitor the effect of a healthy diet and lifestyle choices.

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

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